Curls Are Back In Style

For quite some time now long straight hair has been the hairstyle of choice for most women who love to follow the fashion trends. But now curly hair is making a comeback as the in style with gorgeous wavy curls coming in varying shapes to give the hair a sassy carefree look. While a hair straightening iron can be used in a pinch to get some curl into your hair, a professional curling iron is really the best hair tool for the job.

To get these hot wavy curls that every woman is eyeing this fall you will need a 1 inch curling iron or larger. This is big enough to create wavy curls and if placed randomly in the hair will create that beach look that is so in right now. Of course you do not have to have long hair to create this look, to some degree this can be accomplished in short hair as well. The trick is to create curl sparingly and make them random throughout the hair. Keeping it loose will give the appearance of carefree bouncy hair perfect for at the office or even on the town.

Curling Short Hair

Curling longer hair is fairly easy but for those with shorter hair getting good looking curls into it can be a little tougher. Make sure your hair completely dry and your 1 inch curling iron hot and ready to go before you start. Starting at the crown take one to two inch wide sections and wrap them from the tip to the scalp. Hold this for about five seconds and up to ten seconds for thicker hair that tends to not curl as easily. Do this completely around your head until all the hair is curled then spray to hold the style for the day.

Sassy Bobs

Bobs are coming back into style this fall but they are not the same short hair that your mom used to have. These bobs have all sorts of attitude thanks to the great hair styling tools that women have available to them now. Use a large barrel curling iron to give body to your bob, and then finish your look off by using a hair styling iron on your bangs for a fresh new look that everyone will love. The interesting contrast between the wavy bob and the flat bangs will create a look that showcases your face.

Pin Curls For Short Hair

If you have short hair and are in need of an interesting hairdo for a special occasion, maybe you should consider pin curls. These small tight curls were extremely popular in the 1920s and 30s and make a great short sassy style for the modern woman. Plus these curls are relatively easy to create with a small-barreled ionic curling iron. The smaller the curl the tighter the curls you will have and so keep proper tension on your hair when you are wrapping it around the curling iron barrel. This is one look that is easy to create with your curling iron and can make your short hair very sexy for a great night out.

Choosing the Right Hair Straightening Iron

Hair straightening irons come in many sizes with the plate ranging from one to three inches. The smaller plates are perfect for those with very thin or short hair since they are better at holding smaller amounts of hair. With the one and a half inch being a good overall hair iron choice for normal hair of any length. For those with courser hair a larger plate such as a two to three inch plate will be needed to effectively straighten hair of this type. Once you have the iron size that is right for your hair type you will have much more success straightening your hair out as you would like it.

Getting the Right Curling Iron For Short Hair

Many women just head into the drugstore and buy a generic sized curling iron and very few realize that you can get a curling iron in various sizes which will enable you to make different sized curls in your hair. For the most part a 1 inch curling iron is a great overall size for the average hairstyle and for most heads of hair. If you have very short and thin hair, or just want really small tight curls, then you may want to consider the smaller barrel sizes. For thicker hair or for looser wavier type curls you will want to consider a barrel of one and half inches or larger.

Tamer That Short Hair

Those with short hair sometimes have a harder time finding tools that can adequately style hair when there is less of it to work with. Some of the most difficult short hair to manage is when it is also curly hair. Short, curly hair often has a mind of its own and taming it can be a chore. A great way to bring those curls under control is with a professional hair straightener. This will help you avoid using chemicals to get the job done and pro grade styling tools can tame your hair all while helping you maintain your own moisture for healthy shiny hair.

Styling That Short Hair

It seems like all the great hairstyles are always for long gorgeous hair, so what is a girl to do if she has short hair to work with. Some resort to hair extensions to get those long tresses that are all the rage, while others know they can be beautiful even with short hair they just need to add some style to the look. A good hair dresser can help you find just the right look for your short hair whether it is smooth straight hair from using a professional hair straightener or adorable curls achieved with a curling iron. There is a sure fire look that will knock everyone over with your fabulous short hair.

Using the Right Curling Iron for Your Hair

Getting the right curling iron size for your hair type is a big factor in how much success you will have in effectively styling your hair. If you have very short hair any curling iron barrel bigger than one inch will not be very effective in getting curl into your hair. The larger the barrel on the curling iron than of course the larger the curls will be. Also the shorter amount of time you use hair curling irons on your hair the less time the curl will have to take effect. This can be useful in creating waves as opposed to getting full complete curls.

How to Find a Hair Stylist

When I was about 19, I went to this hairdresser in “a small town” I hadn’t noticed the smell of alcohol on her breath till my hair was half done. When she was finally finished, I cried, and cried and cried. I was so upset that when I got home, my mom only had to look at me to know that I had been scalped by a drunken hairstylist. She was more upset than me, she dialed the salon asked for the “drunken hairstylist” and told her how awful my hair looked and that she was sending me back to get it fixed. What? sending me back? Oh, please mom, noooo. Well needless to say I always get up close and personal now when choosing a new hairstylist.

A good stylist is in fact easy to find. I mean all you have to do is go into a salon and watch them work. Look at how many different types of hair they can work on, leaving a satisfied customer in the works. Can they do short hair, long hair, thick hair, thin hair, can they color?

If you see a hairstyle you like on someone, don’t be afraid to ask them where they got their hair done. When scouting out a salon, stay long enough to see the outcome of a clients hair. Is she happy? Did she get what she asked for? Don’t forget that not all hairtypes can do the same thing, you may want a hairstyle that just wont work with your type of hair. Tell the stylist what type of hair you have and if they are good they will be able to tell you if your hair can do that or not. See if they have a portfolio, check out the styles and cuts inside, are they good? Do the clients look happy?

Chances are if they are smiling they are happy and this could be a possible hair stylist for you, if they don’t look so happy, move on to the next salon and do your detective work once again!

Till next time Good Luck,

Niki

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